This prediction worked last time for me with respect to the Pacers, so why fix it?

Anyhow, this game is a crap shoot. No one knows which Pacers team will show up. They'll battled through so many line-up changes due to injuries and certain underacheiving players (see Ford) that its too hard to predict.

Considering the sloppy basketball we've played in the last 2 games with turnovers (see Bosh) if we don't smarten up tonight, then a loss to the lowly Pacers is most definitely within reach for them.

Ooohh, this could be a dangerous one if the Dinos don't bring their "A" game. The Raps are on the 2nd of a back to back and tend to come out flat against teams well below them (see Friday's game against Philly).

The Pacers have gotten back a couple of their injured players recently, Murphy and Granger-who always seems to play very well against the Raps. Even without those two the Pacers managed to beat the Magic last week. Hibbert schooled D12 in that game. IMO Bargs matches up pretty good with Hibbert, but still, watch for Hibbert to have a good game. If the Raps can contain Granger (Turk better show up today!), and don't get crushed on the boards than the dinos should take this one.

My gut is telling me tha Raps will not have it tonight after falling to Boston. Hopefully they prove me wrong. Still, I will predict a Raps win (don't wanna jinx 'em)

Expect a beatdown. Which will sting because Im already having a really bad day. Expect sloppy baseline rotations and weak contests. This is a back to back and lets be honest, these guys are not mentally tough. Well, with the exception of 2 guys.

I'm really liking Hansbrough's game. He's a much better rebounder than I expected him to be. Nice defense. Solid offense. Needs to improve his FG% but that'll come with time. I love how he creates his shot attempts, hustle plays, cuts, offensive rebounds, running the floor. Effort plays. Gets to the FT line at a fierce rate. Great mentality, aggressive, fearless, tough. Loves to play physical basketball.

Very nice player. Indiana needs to give him more minutes. He's someone that can help them.